Learning With Fun At The Ragunan Zoo

Formerly known as Batavia, Jakarta is officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta and is not only the capital of Indonesia but is also its largest city. Situated on the North West coast of Java, it is the country’s political, cultural and economic centre. Being the tenth largest city in the world, Jakarta is the most populous in both Indonesia and South East Asia. Its strategic position is also quite known as it serves as an important trading port for the Kingdom of Sunda. In addition to this, Jakarta is one of Indonesia’s designated and very well established tourist areas and to aid that, it is equipped with various means of modern and efficient transportation by rail, sea, air or bus. To make your trip a memorable one to this exotic destination, we’re offering cheap flights to Jakarta for a vacation that you and your family could enjoy.

Jakarta also serves to be a gateway to several other tourist destinations in Indonesia such as Bali, Sumatra and Java. It has the most significant harbor in Indonesia and its largest and most modern airport. Jakarta is a city is that is rich in its culture and heritage and represents this beautifully. An enriching contrasts of rich and poor, traditional and modern and sacral and worldly stands side by side in this busy yet exciting metropolis. And to experience that, would be fun and memorable.

Amidst the many tourist attractions that Jakarta offers within an ideal environment, the most popular one continues to be the fascinating Ragunan Zoo. Located in Pasar Minggu in the South of Jakarta is the Ragunan zoo based on an area of 350 acres. It hosts a wide range of over 270species of unique animals and is home to over 171 species of flowers in addition to employing over 450 workers. In totality, there are 3122 animal specimens including exotic birds. Many of the animals kept and looked after in this zoo are threatened and endangered from all parts of Indonesia and the rest of the world. These rare animals such as Anoa, Sumatran Tiger, Komodo dragon, Orangutan, Tapir, and Banteng wild Ox are kept safely in their preserved natural habitat laid out in a lush tropical environment. There are various, brightly colored birds which are also given ample room that they seem to enjoy.

The Ragunan zoo is conveniently accessible through the Jakarta outer ring road and the Transjakarta bus way network and is therefore also very popular amongst locals who refer to it as their favorite weekend destination. This zoo exhibits reptiles including turtles, Saltwater Crocodiles, Terrariums, pythons, King cobras etc, mammals such as gorillas, chimpanzees, porcupines, black bears, sun bears, wild cats such as lions, tigers, leopards and several other eye catching animals. A wide range of birds including swans, ducks, eagles, flamingoes, ostriches, pigeons and parrots are also available and proudly displayed.

It also boasts off many other attractions for the children such as a friendly Children’s zoo, playground and rides, pony cart and boat rides on the Ragunan Lake and a fun filled ride on the elephant every Sunday. Well developed picnic shelters and restaurant facilities are also available for the convenience of visitors who may take a mouth watering snack whenever and wherever they want. Then there is the amazing souvenirs shop from which you could take a little part of the Ragunan zoo back home with you or buy small gifts for your loved ones.

If you’re looking for an exotic vacation full of exposure, fun, knowledge and excitement, then a visit to the Ragunan zoo in Jakarta is absolutely essential. To facilitate you in having a quality time with your family or some super sun with friends, we’re offering cheap flights from the UK to Jakarta that ensure quality, convenience and fun in addition to a very memorable trip that you are likely to cherish forever. So book your tickets now and wait no more.